6/9/2009 5:59 PM
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I wish I had good news to give you all, but... I do not! Not pregnant and not happy, very upset and crying alot. I really wanted to share good news today. Sorry! Thank you everyone for thinking of me. I'll keep ya posted if we do try again. :'(
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6/8/2009 7:50 PM
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lilaquarius- Please keep us posted. Good luck tomorrow .... :o)
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6/8/2009 7:13 PM
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lilaquarius77 - Best of Luck tomorrow. ...fingers crossed... Baby Dust!!!
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6/7/2009 5:51 PM
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Its actually LCGL but it looks like icgl with a lower case L. Our scanner's not working right so I still don't have the u/s uploaded. I'll try to do it at work.
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6/7/2009 2:24 PM
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Icgl - I tried to find you on the other site but am not sure if I found you. Is your name "icgl" on that site?
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6/5/2009 9:37 AM
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We transferred 3 on day 3 and had several left to watch, but none made it to blast stage so we couldn't freeze any. We also had several prior IVF failures. But I did get pregnant and I'm at 15 weeks and counting. I know how hard it is to stay positive, but I really do think it helps. Hang in there.
Girlatheart- I signed up on that other site, and as soon as I figure out how to scan our u/s pictures in to our new computer, I'll upload them. I think it's so nice that you want to see them.
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6/4/2009 9:02 PM
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lilaquarius - Snowie is right...we have had such great news on this site, I'm feeling really positive for you!
I think one of the other ladies didn't have any embryos left to freeze (if my memory serves me correctly) and she still got pregnant. You put back two and that's great!
We will ALL be thinking of you!
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6/4/2009 8:58 PM
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lilaquarius - stay positive it will work we have had such good news on here lately. I feel very positive for you.
I am feeling good. Definitely feeling preggers this week. I am SO tired. By the time I get home from work and cook dinner i am ready for bed. I go for my third and hopefully final beta tomorrow. I hope i get to stop the progesterone shots though bc my bottom is killing me.
Well good luck and think positive. Just a few more days till the 9th :o)
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6/4/2009 7:42 PM
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Thanks girlatheart I really do appreciate all of you thinking of me and wishing me the best. I will keep you all posted as soon as I know something!!!
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6/4/2009 7:33 PM
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Hey snowie how are you feeling? Hope all is well. Well we did not get any frozen as I figured we wouldn't so we are quite bummed and hoping this worked. I just can't imagine how I will feel if it does not. I am trying to stay positive for now though. I will let you know when I find out.
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5/31/2009 1:25 PM
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lilaquarius - I will still be around hoping and praying for all of you that are still waiting for your BFP!! I dont blame you for resting extra if your job is stressful. Just relax and let your hubby do it all. Good luck I am sending lots of baby dust and sticky vibes your way!!! I will anxiously await your results on the 9th.
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5/31/2009 11:36 AM
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I signed petition. My insurance has an adoption assistance program but no coverage for IVF. I just want to know what's the difference. Thanks snowie for the website. Sometimes we all need a little help.
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5/31/2009 11:26 AM
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OH that is such great news snowie!!!!!! I am so glad you are pregnant. I ended up with 5 eggs and 2 fertilized which they put both back in. I have been on bed rest since and not going back to work til Tues. We have way too much invested in this so I am taking the extra day of bed rest. My job is way to stressful so best just to relax. I go for my test on June 9th. I will let you know the outcome as I am hoping its as good as yours. It's just scary when you know the odds. I am keeping my hopes up though, because if we have no frozen and this doesn't work we may not do it again. I am so happy for you and I guess we won't be seeing you on here much anymore. I hope we do but if not GOOD LUCK. Keep in touch
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5/31/2009 8:57 AM
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All I found this link by watching youtube videos of women going through current cycles. It is a petition to make insurance companies pay for IVF, IUI, etc. I signed it and think its a great idea. http://www.petitiononline.com/FI200507/
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5/27/2009 8:07 PM
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lilaquarius- I hope your retrieval went well. Please let me know. And I thought I would give you some encouraging news. I had my BETA today and it was POSITIVE! I am pregnant. And it was my first IVF attempt and I only put one back in so it only takes ONE. Good luck.
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5/26/2009 10:13 AM
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lilaquarius77 - Good Luck! I hope it all goes well today. Keep us posted!
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5/25/2009 9:23 PM
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lilaquarius- It can be discouraging to get bad news BUT in reality it only takes ONE good egg so try not to worry. As far as retrieval, it was my first time too and i was nervous. But the procedure itself is not bad. Now after I had some pretty bad cramping but that only lasted about a day. I went back to work the next day and was not in too much discomfort. Best advice I have is try to relax and dont worry about the nmber they saw on the sonogram because they could get in there and find others they missed. But like i said it only takes ONE anyway. I'll be thinking of you. Good luck and god bless.
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5/25/2009 5:21 PM
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Hey snowie so glad to hear that everything went well. Please keep me in your thoughts as I go tomorrow for the retrieval and it will be my first time ever doing any kind of surgical procedure like this. I am scared to death and have to be there at 8:30. Unfortunately we only have about 4 eggs were I guess the average person gets about 12-15 eggs. I am definately pretty discouraged and sad to have that news since it seems like I took a ton of meds. My sis in law had about 30 eggs with hers so I am not sure what to think as of now. I guess I just have to wait and see what happens. Guessing around Friday I will be on bed rest either that or Sunday. I'll definately let you know more info when I have it. Good luck and thanks for the support
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5/24/2009 10:40 AM
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lilaquarius- any news on when you trigger?
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5/22/2009 11:21 AM
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GirlAtHeart- That is all very good advice. I had remembered you saying about the warm gel pack. So when I started my shots we did that. And my doctor advised us about standing pigeon toed and lean against a tall dresser. So i usually draw up the medicine. Warm my gel pack. Wrap my syringe (pre filled) and then hold the other side of the gel back against my bottom. While everything warms up my husband gets the alcohol pad etc ready. Then I lean against the dresser as pigeon toed as possible (dr said it is impossible to tense your muscle that way) DH gives the shot and I barely feel it. It feels a lot like a bee sting when the needle first goes in then its smooth sailing from there. A lot of times i dont even need a bandaid. We switch hips everyday and I have had no bruising an minimal pain. I also have mine done in the a.m. Now all of that being said it is still the worst shot of all LOL ;o)
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5/22/2009 12:16 AM
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Hey Snowie1978 & anyone else doing the progesterone shots, just thought I'd pass along my for the intramuscular (hip) shots:
First, if you are of average size or smaller, you should ask for 23 gauge needles (and 1.5" long) as opposed to 22 gauge. They are smaller needles and contrary to what people say, they don't take a long time to administer the oil. (Some people will argue that the oil takes a lot longer to inject and that's not really true...I did it just fine and it wasn't slow.) Anyway, I got smaller needles and it made a big difference for me.
I also bought a gel pack that I would microwave for about 30 sec. Then, I would take it out and put the syringe (with the oil already drawn up) inside of it and fold it over like a taco. I would just let it sit for about 3-4 min. to really warm up.
I decided to never ice my hip to numb it because it would just tighten up the muscle, as opposed to having it warmed up and "relaxed." But...I have heard some women ice it with a cube for a second.
I tried standing and also laying on the bed for the shots. Standing worked out best for me. I would stand at the dresser, put my weight on the non-shot leg, and turn my shot-side foot in, pigeon-toed slightly. I also really identified the correct area with the clinic and had them draw circles on my hips.
Before hubby would give the shot, I would have a gauze square and a peeled-back circle band-aid ready to go on the dresser.
After getting the shot, hubby would pull the needle and I would quickly put gauze over the injection site. After a minute or so, we would then stick the band-aid on. I would keep the band-aid for a day or two, so I would know where my last shots were. And I alternated sides.
After the shot, I would take that gel pack and put it on my hip for a minute or two. Then I would rub it/massage it for another minute and then just get moving.
My doctor's office said I could do the shot morning or night. I preferred morning because at night I never knew where we'd be. Also, by doing it in the morning, I could get a hot shower in. And...in the morning, you get moving, as opposed to taking it as the last thing you do before bed. (I heard you are supposed to work the muscle after the shot and it was easier to move in the morning as opposed to an evening walk or something.)
Well, I don't claim to be an expert, but this method worked for me. I never got sore, except for one time when I think we hit a nerve or something. Other than that, the bruising was minimal. I think the smaller needles really helped.
Good Luck.
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5/21/2009 8:17 AM
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lilaquarius - glad to hear from you. I was just thinking of you yesterday. I am doing good. we had retrieval on the 14th ..10 eggs retrieved. Of those 8 fertilized. and of those 8- 4 made it to blastocyst stage. We transferred one on Tuesday and now im home doing bed rest today. (and yesterday) I will go back tomorrow and then I have my beta on wednesday. Started the progesterone the day after retrieval. It sucked but i am surviving it. I used he hint about warming a gel pack and wrapping it around the syringe after you draw up the meds. I also use the warm pack on my bottom before and after the shot. so its not too bad.
Keep me posted how your retrieval goes.
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5/21/2009 8:03 AM
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Well snowie been doing shots since the 5th and started my follistim on the 16th. OMG my tummy is really getting sore. I was fine in the beginning not bad at all, but now it is really starting to hurt. I go tomorrow for ultrasound and bloodwork. They have me on 350 follistim right now so I am hoping they lower it. Looking like sometime mid next week for retrieval. I am getting quite nervous about it. How did yours go? Are you doing well? I hope its good news for you and all of us for that matter. I'll keep you posted on my status. Hubbies birthday today so going to get some presents for him.
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5/17/2009 8:49 PM
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Hi Rhoda1974 -
Yes, you are supposed to have a period. This is how I understand the "sequence of events" to be for a cycle:
-Take birth control pills for one month
- Get period (can be very light)...will happen after you finish your birth control pills
- Begin Lupron
- After designated time period, doctor will check to see that you are suppressed (not in danger of ovulating)
- Etc., etc.
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Hope that helps. The way it was explained to me was that the period you get right after finishing the pills is a starting point. They take everything down to "zero" (your lining), and then build it back up.
Good Luck and keep us posted!
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5/17/2009 3:12 PM
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Hello. This is my first post. I actually have gone through a round of Follistim and did insemmination with no success. This round I'm starting with Lupron. The shots aren't as bad as I thought. I go to doctor tomorrow. I am concerned though because I didn't think I would have a period but started. Is that normal?? Guess I will ask the doc. tomorrow.
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5/17/2009 10:18 AM
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Jhoppi,
Absolutely you can do iui with donor sperm..My daughter was conceived that way. And I just had ivf done with the iui samples of the same donor sperm. My doctor prefers "iui" samples rather than "ivf" samples for ivf as they prepare it themselves. My single most important piece of advice is this....if you find a donor and are committed get LOTS of samples. I had 5 iui samples, natural iui on first attempt was successful 2 1/2 years ago..I wanted a biologic match to my daughter and had 4 samples left. Tried 2 natural iuis then 2 stimulated iuis and proceeded directly to ivf because I only had one sample left! I am 8 weeks pregnant and holding my breath! Get Lots of samples, they can always be destroyed but once a donor is inactive it is nearly impossible to reactivate them....understandably! Good Luck!
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5/15/2009 5:34 PM
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GirlatHeart - Thank you for the kind words! I haven't been on for a while as I kept getting the urge to just delve right into any options for kids. So I took sometime for myself and my husband. We are just giving it all time to just be ourselves again. We did decide to go away for a weekend 'up north' in early June. The place is kind of away from everything and will give us the opportuntiy to just relax, take walks and talk about our future. We decided that we really want to keep the discussion wide open on our options....IVF again, no kids, adoption, etc. So we will see how things go.
One question that I have for all......is it possible to do an IUI with donor sperm or can you only do IVF? Our infertility is due to blocked and no vas for my husband. We tried surgery for my husband which was not successful but were able to extract semen. So we have done two fresh and one frozen IVF cycles without success and just don't think we want to continue down that route. Thanks for any info!!
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5/1/2009 9:49 AM
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I am not doing a frozen cycle and I will be doing the Progesterone in oil shots and progesterone suppositories so its really what each individual doctor's protocol is. I have been doing the shots in my stomach and its no big deal that ill be doing the follistim there starting tomorrow bc its a real small shot and you can see the little dot where it was last and miss that the next time. So let me know how your 1st shot goes monday. I am hoping ill have retrevial around the 13th of May and transfer the 18th. Let me know if you have any other questions ill certainly try to answer them. Good luck!
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5/1/2009 8:01 AM
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Hey snowie sorry I have not been here in a while. So glad to hear that your Lupron shots went well. Where are you taking them? My sis in law (who had done IVF a few times) told me to do them in the back of my arm so that I can take the other shots in my stomach when I start those. Which by the way we decided not to wait and started this month instead of next. I go to get my Lupron instructions on Monday at 8:30 and we start the Lupron on Monday. The tentative retrieval date is May 27th and the transfer date around the 30th or 1st. I did not get the progestrone shot but my sis in law said they only do that with the frozen cycle. Not really sure but thats fine with me!!!!!!!!!!!! Well keep me posted hope it works out for you and can't wait to hear the results. Praying for all of you!
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4/29/2009 2:57 PM
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Jhoppi- I am so sorry to hear your news. I was just there a little over a month ago. It's such an emotional time. I was so traumatized and depressed over the whole thing. It took a few weeks for me to get my head back together. I hope you are okay and can sort of heal, if you know what I mean.
It's hard, because it can really shake one's faith. I was soooo negative. The "Why-Me?-I-Never-Asked-YOU-For-Anything" argument between me and God kept coming up. I was so disappointed that HE didn't come through for me. It really made me feel numb.
As the weeks pass, I do feel better. I still don't understand why this happened to me. I never will. But as each day comes and goes, I have a little more hope...
I will share this advice: If there is any possible way to continue for you to pursue a child (by any means, in any age/form), you should do it. At first, I was dead-set against donor eggs, but after we failed with my own, well guess what? I changed my mind. Then, the donor egg cycle failed. Now guess what again? We are considering both embryo adoption/donation and an international child adoption. Although we weren't thrilled at the idea of adoption because of the paperwork and wait, we sort of have no choice. We've done all we can with this IVF stuff. (We are still considering one last-ditch attempt at embryo adoption/donation but the success rates scare us.)
So what I'm saying is that if you strongly feel the need to have a child, you must pursue it any way you can and be open to other forms. I know it's probably not what you want to hear. I didn't want to hear it. Even foster parenting would be an option if we don't succeed with our next plan of attack. Don't give up hope. Don't give up and say it just wasn't meant to be. Open up your heart and mind if you are ready and think about other options. You are too young to quit!
I hope you take this as well-intended advice and not as some kind of preaching.
Hang in there!
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4/24/2009 10:21 AM
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Well I cracked and bought a HPT which I took this morning... Unfortunately it was negative. My office still has me do the blood test so I get to hear the news again in a couple of hours. This is somewhat hard because my husband and I agreed that this was it for us - if God didn't want it for us we weren't going to push it. I think the hardest part this morning was seeing the disappointment and sadness on my husband's face. I just feel so bad for him because I know he would make a great dad but just isn''t open to adoption. We are both only 31 so are young yet if we do change our minds. Sometimes I just wish I knew what God had in store for us though. Thanks for listening! Your support and wishes have been so helpful!
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4/24/2009 7:43 AM
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Jhoppi,
I had persistent menstrual like cramps for 5 days! I was ABSOLUTELY convinced I was not pregnant.they occured until 3 days prior to my serum hcg. I tested positive 9 days post transfer at home. Had my serum test 14 days after retrieval and it was 82. The doc was concerned that it was too low..so I went again 2 days later (yesterday) and it was over 200. My only plausible explanation is that implantation was late...I had a 6 cell 3 day transfer. So I have got my fingers crossed. So don't worry too much about the cramping...you just never know!
Sending good vibes your way!
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4/22/2009 10:02 PM
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Roxanne - I too am having cramping. Mine is a dull, almost constant cramping. However, it feels really low so I just don't know what to think. What were/are yours like? Also, how did your blood test come back (if you don't mind sharing)? Thanks!!
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4/22/2009 2:25 PM
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Tiff719 - That's a great story about your friend. Having a baby at 51...I mean three babies!
For anyone concerned about the shots --
Don't worry about the progesterone shots. We all get through them. I think they normally give 22 gauge needles, but I got 23 gauge ones, which were smaller. They said it takes longer for the oil to get injected, but I didn't really think so. The key was to heat the oil. I bought a gel ice pack/heat pack that you can microwave. I would heat it up for about 40 seconds and put the syringe with the oil in it (sort of fold it in half like a taco around the syringe). I never had problems with it going in. It really was a piece of cake. My husband had to be gone sometimes, so I learned to give them to myself when I needed to.
Congrats Snowie1978 - Those Lupron shots are nothing!
I think we can work ourselves up over the shots. When we attended an IVF meeting, they had 18 gauge needles on the syringes and everyone almost fainted! Only later did we learn that was for drawing the medicine, not injecting it!
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4/22/2009 11:28 AM
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Hi all... This is also my First IVF cycle. Iam blessed with a beautiful almost 3 y/o son who was concieved natuarally, but not without a lot of work. I had two miscarraiges before him and two after. Doctors dont know why, but for some reason me and pregnancy dont really get along
After my last miscarriage we continued to TTC (with herbs, change of diet, etc.). After 2 years, we decided to to get help. My OBGYN did 4 (3 medicated) IUI's with no sucess. I was disapointed the IUI's did not work, but when I look at my funny litlle boy, I realized how lucky I am.
When we decided to try IVF we jumped in with both feet and eyes wide open (not to mention the pocket book too). I have no wild expectations but am filled with great hope that just maybe one more miracle awaits us.
Tomorrow (4/23) is my retreival day and I find my self a bit nervous. I have 6 big follies (not great, but atleast I have some right?)
I too dread the progesterone oil, but hey, no pain no gain (blah blah blah)... My nurse told me if you hold the bottle under warm water right before the shot, it thins out the oil and makes it a little less painful....
My heart goes out to each and everyone of you that have to go through the envy of pregnant women and women with children.. I used to be in your spot so I do understand.... The only hope I can give you guys is this: My girlfriend who married when she was 45 decided she wanted a family, at age 49 she did 3 rounds of IVF, one with her own eggs (failed) and two with donor eggs... On the third try, a bit desperate, they transferred 4 eggs... In September she welcomed 3 beautiful babies (2 boys and 1 girl)... She will be 51 next month ....DONT GIVE UP....
A great day to everyone..... Tiffany
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4/20/2009 10:08 PM
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OMG I just did my first Lupron shot and it was definitely NOT BAD!! I barely felt it. I have had anxiety for the last month for nothing. Thanks everyone for your advice and experience. I can only hope they all go that easy.
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4/20/2009 9:10 AM
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lilaquarius77 I too have not heard anything good about the progesterone but I think we are all at a point where we would do anything to have a baby so we will overcome that fear. I will post a message tonight after I do my first Lupron shot to let you know. I will keep you posted on my progress as well. Im like you I want to know it ALL before I do it. But keep in mind everyone is different. But I certainly will share everything good and bad that i experience and hopefully it will help ease some of your anxiety.
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4/18/2009 5:33 PM
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mtizi,
I finally did it! I have continued to have cramping but decided to do a hpt today. It was Positive!!! I am cautiously optimistic, however the cramping continues... My serum hcg is not until tuesday and I suppose they will see if it doubles with a retest after. I felt nothing with my previous pregnancy so I am not sure what to think! Thank you for your encouragement, I think it is important that any of us with some measure of success continue to give others hope.
For those who don't know my story. I am 43 years old and have a 2 1/2 year old daughter who was conceived with a natural iui cycle with donor sperm. I had a limited number of chances to have a biologic sibling(sperm samples), so after 4 failed iui attempts with and without stimulants I tried in vitro this cycle. I was very disappointed as I only produced 3 follicles. 3 eggs retrieved one looked crummy, one did not fertilize properly and the 3rd was a 6 cell "b-" embryo. It was transferred on the 10th of this month and the consensus was that chances were slim. I was preparing mentally for the next step, thinking about whether there should be one...I have been having menstrual cramps consistently for 5 days and decided(since I have a number of hpts lying around) to test today. So there is hope...this is a tenuous time in pregnancy but know if nothing else "it only takes one"! I will keep you posted.
mtizi please let us know re your us!! Can't wait!
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4/18/2009 4:34 PM
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Regarding the progesterone shots, I didn't have to use the big needle because I'm a little bit on the smaller side so my nurse ordered the smaller ones for me. After I had my first 2 blood tests, they had me switch to the weekly progesterone shots which is a lot better.
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4/18/2009 4:08 PM
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I never knew what this quote by Mark Twain meant until having to do all these needles.
"If you have to swallow a frog, don't stare at it too long." To me it means, 'Don't stare at the darn needle to long, cause it just gets bigger the more I stare at it.' I am so happy everynight at 9:15pm, when the needles are done. But at 8:45pm, I usually start fretting and crying like a child on their way to the dentist. And then it's over.
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4/18/2009 4:03 PM
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Progesterone in Oil- OK so the needle is big BUT remember the needle you use to draw out the medication is alot thicker that the one you use to inject. And if you use the numbing cream it's not so bad, I promise. Just don't stare at the darn needle too long, it seems to get bigger over time. Also remember people love to tell their horror stories, wait until we all get pregnant, we will be stopped by strangers who will want to rub our bellies and tell us all about how terrible their 37-hour labor was!
Definetely scary, but you CAN DO IT! I can't believe I'm doing it again! And I'm still alive and kicking to tell about it. It's funny how you forget too, the tears, the irritability, all the emotions. I'm choosing to take all this 'stuff' and a pre-cursor to motherhood, however it chooses to come me, I'm going to be a Mommy!
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4/18/2009 1:45 PM
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I am not sure when I start my Lupron I am just in the trial transfer this month. I guess the end of next month sometime or sometime in June I will start. I would greatly appreciate it if you would let me know how it is going and how you deal with it. I like to know what I am in for even if it scares the **beep** out of me. Good luck with yours I can't wait to hear more from you on how it is going. I haven't heard anything good about the progestrone. YIKES!!!
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4/17/2009 11:52 AM
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lilaquarius77- I totally understand how you feel. I am not a shots kinda girl either. When do you start your Lupron? I start mine Monday 4/20. I am anxious too but I will let you know how the first one goes...
I am being told my many the Lupron and Follistim are not bad at all. But noone is sugar coating the Progesterone ...LOL as I thought when I saw the needle that is a DOOZIE!!!
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4/17/2009 11:38 AM
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Wow not sure I feel much better about the whole thing but at this point its the only option so somehow I have to get through it. Everyone is really scaring me about the butt shot, sounds painful but it can't be much different than the allergy shots I have gotten in the past. I'll look into the numbing cream though. I go for my TT on Tues and my sono. Have been told thats not bad at all, but they have told me that before and then SURPRISE! This site has been such a great thing for me since I have no family on my side to talk to and share my feelings. I am so glad that I am not the only depressed, angry, frustrated, and crying all the time at seeing a baby person (not that I really thought I was) but it definately helps to see people alike! I am still scared to death for the start of Lupron to come.
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4/16/2009 9:26 AM
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All- Since this is my first IVF cycle I do not know anything but what the doctor has told me. So I have a question that I forgot to ask the doctor that maybe one of you could answer... since my period began on 4/1 I had to start BCP two days later. I have been taking them everyday since. I will take my last pill on 4/28 which overlaps a week with my lupron. Normally when you take BCP once you stop you get a period...will I get another period before the ER and ET?
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4/15/2009 7:14 PM
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Makes total sense! That is awesome that your insurance is covering it! We did two fresh cycles out of pocket so know how expensive it can be. Thanks!
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4/14/2009 2:39 PM
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Jhoppi- Last IVF cycle was all out of pocket. This time around we are blessed enough to have our insurance cover 100% of everything!!! We were told that our chances are improved with a 'fresh' cycle vs. frozen so we are doing it. And then if this doesn't work, we at least will have more 'frozen' embryos for another chance.
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4/14/2009 9:21 AM
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We used progesterone in oil for our first several cycles (one that resulted in our 2 y.o. son) but for the last two IVF cycles they prescribed Crinone vaginal cream instead (apparently it works because I'm 8 weeks pregnant with twins). It's disgusting because you constantly have white chunky discharge, but it's better than progesterone in oil. It's at least worth asking your doctor about.
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4/13/2009 10:02 PM
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Hi mtknap, I am curious on your decision to go through another fresh cycle with having frozen embryos in storage. Are you part of a shared risk program? Thanks!
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4/13/2009 11:12 AM
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Hello everyone. I'm so thankful for this forum. We've been trying for 3 years, I am 32 and this will be our second try at IVF. The last one ended as a 'chemical pregnancy' at the end of October 2008. I started my first pill last night and have been so nauseous since 4am. I have a very supportive and wonderful husband and he administered all the shots last time. It was EXTREMELY scary, nerve-racking, emotional and we felt like we had way too much information to process with the first cycle. This time around, we are still nervous, but at least now we know what to expect. I cannot believe we are doing this again and I cannot believe we did it before. I HATE needles. Horrified of them and yet I got blood drawn every other day, shots in the butt, stomach, legs, agh. In addition this time we are doing acupuncture, so basically I am a human pin cushion and although I can't say I like needles now, I'm just to the 'whatever' point. For those of you concerned with the huge progesterone in oil injections the Emla numbing cream works wonders! We do shots precisley at 9pm each night. At 8pm I put the emla on a cut square of a zip-lock bag and put it on my rear under my underwear, within an hour I'm numb and ready to go. You wipe off the area with a plain papertowel then Alcohol it and boom you're ready. I still like to draw the X or a big bull's eye, because once my hubby hit the wrong spot (where i wasn't numb!), so this at least shows him. I even use the numbing cream on my belly. It just makes me feel better. The Lupron in my thighs aren't bad at all, for once I'm glad to have a little extra 'meat' down there:o) Our protocol calls for the pill for 21 days, Lupron them Menopur and Follistim AQ, then the HcG shot. Last time we retrieved 22 eggs, 21 fertilized with ICSI, we have 5 frozen embryos remaining, 2 they transferred into me on Day 3, they didn't 'stick'. This time things will be different.
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